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The Golden Gate Bridge is a suspension bridge spanning the Golden Gate, the opening of the San Francisco Bay into the Pacific Ocean. As part of both U.S. Route 101 and California State Route 1, the structure links the city of San Francisco, on the northern tip of the San Francisco Peninsula, to Marin County.

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Tips for Families

You can walk or bike across the 1.7-mile bridge and take a break at the café or gift shop on the San Francisco side. If you have time, get lunch on the Marin side of the Bridge in Sausalito, a beautiful little town on the water.

Recent User Reviews

Pennington, New Jersey

My ratings by kids age

Stunning!

The bridge is obviously majestic from afar, you can take gorgeous pictures from the beach below. But walking across is an experience not to be missed. Be sure to go after the morning fog dissipates, and you'll catch a beautiful view of San Francisco and Sausalito and the water below. This is truly an experience not to be missed.

Tips for Families

The pathway can get a bit crowded and people aren't always courteous of those slower than they are, so if traveling with young children I'd recommend bringing a stroller to keep them from being trampled by joggers or bikers. It can also be a bit windy, so bring a sweater!

Los Angeles, California

My ratings by kids age

One of a kind

The world-famous Golden Gate Bridge is truly a must-see destination for any family that visits the Bay Area. A walk across this bridge during favorable weather is truly an unforgettable experience for kids of all ages.

Campbell, California

My ratings by kids age

Iconic

Connecting San Francisco with Marin County, the Golden Gate Bridge is every bit as impressive in person as it is in photographs. We crossed it while riding on the top floor of a double decker tour bus, which gave us a bird's eye view of the traffic and made the ocean views all the more beautiful. But the best experience was seeing the bridge at sunset from our harbor cruise. Our boat went underneath it, giving us a unique vantage point for photos. Families with older children might also enjoy walking, jogging, or biking across. This San Francisco icon is not to be missed.

Tips for Families

Walk, run, or bike across with older kids.

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My Kid's Review

I would give it 4.5 if I could. Only because while it's pretty I dislike all the construction going on around it. Not to mention how freakin expensive it is now! Still remember back in the day when it was $2 and now I think it's $6. I know everyone hates on the toll. :p The only time I come here now is when friends are in town visiting and they want to see it. Agree the scenery is still nice and an awesome view. Taken so many pictures of the bridge (day and night) from different angles. Usually I get lucky and there is no fog, but windy and foggy days it has it's beauty as well. Of course, it's a definitely a must see if you're visiting California, or NorCal specifically. Been here so often since I was a k...